I don't take the term boss literally here. His position and influence still has enough weight to make a poor interaction with him a career limiting event. I t

I don't take the term boss literally here. His position and influence still has enough weight to make a poor interaction with him a career limiting event. I think that's what OP was referring to, he's still the guy that founded Microsoft. He's as figurative and influential as any boss I'd ever hope to meet.